Mccoy

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Pronounced muh-KOY /məˈkɔɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Irish surname McCoy (Mac Aodha), 'son of Aodh,' a personal name meaning 'fire.' Used as a given name in surname style; it leans unisex and reads modern and spirited.Low

In 30 seconds: A spirited surname-name: McCoy means 'son of Aodh,' fire, in Irish (said 'muh-KOY'). Modern, punchy, and unisex-leaning.

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Origin MediumIrish

MeaningFrom the Irish surname McCoy (Mac Aodha), 'son of Aodh,' a personal name meaning 'fire.' Used as a given name in surname style; it leans unisex and reads modern and spirited.

U.S. rank (2025)#16448 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 105

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mccoy comes from the Irish surname Mac Aodha, 'son of Aodh,' where Aodh means 'fire.' Turned given name, it reads spirited and modern, and leans unisex; the saying 'the real McCoy' adds a note of authenticity. It leans surname-style, which we note (said 'muh-KOY').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and spirited.

Did you know? Mccoy is an Irish surname, 'son of Aodh' (a name meaning 'fire'), carried into given-name use with a punchy, modern feel — and the phrase 'the real McCoy' lends it extra spark (said 'muh-KOY').

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References - Mccoy — Irish surname 'son of Aodh (fire)'; surname-style, unisex-lean

Variations

MacoyMackoyMccoye

Nicknames

MacCoyCoco

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mccoy mean?

It's an Irish surname meaning 'son of Aodh,' with Aodh meaning 'fire,' now used as a first name.

How do you pronounce Mccoy?

It's said muh-KOY /məˈkɔɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mccoy a boy or girl name?

Mccoy is a surname used for both and leans unisex; here it's a girl's name.

How popular is Mccoy?

Mccoy is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.